SCUA News
Special Collections and University Archives
Month: October 2012
Spartan Stories: A New University History Blog
Learn more about UNCG campus history at Spartan Stories, a new blog from the staff of University Archives. The blog officially launched on October 1, with a post about classes during the first year of the school’s existence — 120 years ago. Stay tuned in the weeks to come for posts focused on the 1967 […]
SCUA Open House
On Wednesday, October 17, SCUA hosted an open house for the staff of the University Libraries. We discussed many of our department’s major initiatives, including management of the University’s digital records, classroom instruction, outreach to veterans groups, digitization of SCUA materials, oral history projects, and new digital projects (including the new North Carolina Literary Map […]
“The Quad at UNCG: Past, Present, and Future” exhibit
The Quad under construction in the 1920s Learn more about the history of UNCG’s Quad in a new exhibit from SCUA. “The Quad at UNCG: Past, Present, and Future” exhibit will be featured in Jackson Library in exhibit cases beside the reference desk from October 15-November 5, 2012. Under the leadership of its second president, […]
Transitions in Special Collections & University Archives
Dr. Bill Finley With mixed emotions, we would like to report on several staffing changes within the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). On August 1, 2012, Dr. William “Bill” Finley stepped down as Head of Special Collections and University Archives to begin his phased retirement at The University of North Carolina […]
Invitation to the Women Veterans Historical Project Luncheon
The 15th annual women veterans luncheon will be held on Saturday, 10th November from 11:30-2 at the Elliott University Center at UNCG. The luncheon will feature a panel discussion with activists who work on different military-related issues such as student veterans, homelessness,and sexual assault and trauma in the military. The program is open to everyone, […]
